uncomplimentary
English edit
Etymology edit
un- + complimentary.
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌʌn(ˌ)kɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
- (General American) enPR: ŭn'kŏm(')-plĭ-mĕnʹtə-rē, -trē, IPA(key): /ˌʌn(ˌ)kɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
- Rhymes: -ɛntəɹi, -ɛntɹi
- Hyphenation: un‧com‧pli‧men‧ta‧ry
Adjective edit
uncomplimentary (comparative more uncomplimentary, superlative most uncomplimentary)
- Not complimentary; negative or insulting.